Athabasca University is Canada's Open University. Because we're online, open, and flexible, students can pursue learning regardless of location, life circumstances, academic history, or age. Athabasca University is a leading Canadian distance education institution renowned for its flexible and accessible learning programs. Established in 1970, it has become a pioneer in online and distance education, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. As Canada's Open University, Athabasca University provides learners with the opportunity to study at their own pace and from any location, making education accessible to a diverse range of students. The university's innovative online platform, coupled with its dedicated faculty and staff, ensures a high-quality learning experience. Athabasca University is committed to empowering learners, regardless of their background or circumstances, to achieve their educational goals and pursue lifelong learning.

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Political science is the study of power, authority, and governance in human affairs. In today’s world, these areas are rapidly changing and becoming more complex, with a range of public, private and non-governmental institutions involved in governing and steering society. The Bachelor of Arts strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political, and cultural studies. Political science is the study of power, authority, and governance in human affairs. In today’s world, these areas are rapidly changing and becoming more complex, with a range of public, private, and non-governmental institutions involved in governing and steering society. The Bachelor of Arts strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political, and cultural studies. There are no formal admission requirements for the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education. Show less

Program learning outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to

Apply the intellectual, information literacy, and critical thinking skills required to study politics and government.
Distinguish between the different concepts and methodologies used in political science and its various sub-disciplines.
Summarize the major issues and debates that have emerged in these sub-disciplines.
Analyze the probable causes of political events and the impacts of those events upon subsequent and future political behaviour, especially as concerns conflict, conflict resolution, and conflict management.
Explain the roles of states, state structures, individuals and societal institutions in political phenomena.
Combine the methodologies and ideas of political science and other social science and humanities disciplines to investigate and explain political phenomena.
Evaluate different ideas, theories, explanations and predictions about political phenomena on the basis of reason, evidence and analysis.

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